Dhofar comes alive as early Khareef visitors arrive
SALALAH: Dhofar’s Khareef season is beginning to find its rhythm, with visitors from across Oman and neighbouring Gulf states arriving gradually in Salalah as the governorate enter…
Shaima al Hashmi wins ‘Cybersecurity Woman for 2026’ award
MUSCAT: Shaima bint Juma al Hashmi, Cybersecurity Lecturer at the Muscat Branch of the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), has won the “Cybersecurity Woman of the…
Cool climate, events attract visitors to Al Hamra mountains
MUSCAT: As temperatures rise across the Sultanate of Oman during the summer season, Eastern Mountain in the Wilayat of Al Hamra is attracting visitors seeking cooler weather and ou…
The languages of Oman
David WilmsenThe Sultanate of Oman is a civilisation state, meaning that it is embedded in a continuous historical identity, unique cultural qualities, and distinct sociopolitical…
FIFPRO warns of rising racist abuse
MIAMI: Players at the World Cup are enduring a “growing pattern of abuse” that includes racist and discriminatory attacks both online and in person, global players’ union FIFPRO…
Queiroz blames immaturity for Ghana exit
KANSAS CITY: Ghana’s lack of experience and inability to stay calm under pressure were decisive factors in the 1-0 defeat by Colombia that sealed their World Cup elimination, man…
Australia goalkeepers were in dark about shootout switch
Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout with Egypt on Friday as coach Tony Popovic came under fire for the ba…
Arab hopes rest on Morocco and Egypt
MUSCAT: The dream of seeing an Arab nation lift the Fifa World Cup trophy remains alive after Morocco and Egypt secured their places in the knockout stage of the 2026 Fifa World Cu…
Tomorrow’s solar challenge: What happens when the panels wear out?
Solar power has become one of the defining technologies of the global energy transition. As countries race to install more photovoltaic (PV) systems, attention has focused on gener…
Why can’t you be like your cousin?
Miss A was preparing for her English exam when a thought crossed her mind: “What if I score less than my brother, who did the same test last year? It was past midnight, and she was…